{"product_id":"patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-96-champagne-dial","title":"Patek Philippe Calatrava ref.96, Pink on Pink","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Patek Philippe ref. 96 in rose gold with a pink dial is pure charm. The warm case paired with Roman numerals gives it that quiet, old-world elegance that only early Patek can pull off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Patek Philippe’s first serially produced reference, introduced in the 1930s, the 96 is historically important. It set the template for the Calatrava style: clean round case, slim bezel, balanced dial; a design language that Patek would refine for decades. Simple but foundational.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is even more special because it houses the Caliber 12SC, featuring a central seconds hand. That may sound small, but central seconds 96s are rare. Most early 96s have subsidiary seconds at six. The sweep seconds gives the watch a slightly sportier, more modern feel while still staying elegant: a true gentleman’s complication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven better, the movement was modified by the famed Victorin Piguet, one of the most respected movement makers of the era. That connection adds serious horological weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Paddlewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50978376286523,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0951\/1623\/0971\/files\/Patek_Philippe_Calatrava_ref.96_Pink_on_Pink_cover.jpg?v=1772017978","url":"https:\/\/paddlewaves.com\/products\/patek-philippe-calatrava-ref-96-champagne-dial","provider":"PaddleWaves","version":"1.0","type":"link"}